Liechtenstein: Urban population growth (annual %)
In , Liechtenstein's Urban population growth (annual %) was 1.36.
That's up 68.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.60 . Liechtenstein ranks #106 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.36
- Trough
- 0.33
- 1-year change
- +68.4%
- 5-year change
- +15.3%
- +2.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +69.2%
- +5.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Urban population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.3585 | |
| 0.8068 | |
| 0.7439 | |
| 0.9421 | |
| 1.2701 | |
| 1.1786 | |
| 1.0292 | |
| 0.8933 | |
| 0.7721 | |
| 0.7967 |
About Urban population growth (annual %)
Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Indicator code: SP.URB.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Liechtenstein's Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Liechtenstein's Urban population growth (annual %) was 1.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Liechtenstein's Urban population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Liechtenstein's Urban population growth (annual %) rose 68.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Liechtenstein rank globally on Urban population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Liechtenstein ranked #106 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population growth (annual %).
- How does Liechtenstein's Urban population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.60, so Liechtenstein is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 58.
- What is Urban population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW), CC BY 4.0.